Measuring Silk Straight!

The SILK is an electronic measuring tape that is not a “tape” per se; it’s a steel wire that winds out to do the deed. An electronic feedback on the screen gives you the measure, plus it does stuff like recording multi-time measurements. Since it’s a steel wire, it can be used as a plumb as well thus making it a very handy tool. SILK is a Red Dot Concept Design Award winning project.

How does the wire maintain its rigidity? A regular tape measure maintains its straightened form over a reasonable length – allowing for one person to measure, for example, the height to the ceiling of a room, without the tape flopping over.

Another thing: With your device you can measure the maximum distance , but you can't go and mark off measurements. Try this: Measure a 3 meter length of wood and now try to make a mark accurately every 500mm…seems like a hassle to me.

How does the wire maintain its rigidity? A regular tape measure maintains its straightened form over a reasonable length – allowing for one person to measure, for example, the height to the ceiling of a room, without the tape flopping over.

Another thing: With your device you can measure the maximum distance , but you can't go and mark off measurements. Try this: Measure a 3 meter length of wood and now try to make a mark accurately every 500mm…seems like a hassle to me.